Latest iPad & Mac Beta Updates Finally Add Universal Control Support

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Nearly eight months after Apple first introduced the world to its Universal Control feature, it is finally rolling out for iPad and Mac users via public beta updates that are now hitting compatible devices. The feature is actually an extension of Apple’s Continuity system that aims to provide a seamless cross-device interaction between Apple products like Macs and iPads, connecting them all into a cohesive sharing system.

Thanks to Continuity, an iPad can be turned into a portable secondary screen for a desktop computer. With Apple ID serving as the bridge, users can copy content from an iPhone’s clipboard and paste it to a Mac application. Similar is the case with file transfers between Apple devices. Universal Control is a massive evolution for Continuity, but despite all its potential, Universal Control had its fair share of delays, probably a result of not being as polished as Apple would’ve wanted.

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It now appears that Universal Control is finally ready for prime time. The latest beta build of iPadOS 15.4 and macOS 12.3 introduces support for the long-awaited feature. As Federico Viticci demonstrates, the Universal Control experience is quite smooth. However, Apple still gives the standard beta warning on the official changelog documentation. The company warns beta testers might run into initial connection hiccups or unexpected disconnections. To avoid the aforementioned connectivity problems, Apple suggests users put the device in sleep mode and try the pairing process again. Additionally, features like a scroll wheel might not work perfectly with third-party keyboards and mice. Finally, some apps and certain file types might give users a hard time with the